Sustainable Travel: Making Responsible Food Choices
The sun was beating down on us as we left J Rickards Winery, where we had been learning about sustainable wine production, and it was…
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Tips to Understanding Renaissance Paintings
One of the best ways to prepare for a trip abroad is to learn a bit about the art. This can turn a…
Toronto Off the Beaten Path
As I continue my focus on quality travel experiences, including travel that emphasizes the slow, experiential, and mindful, I am highlighting off-the-beaten-path choices for…
Thailand Off the Beaten Path
As I continue my focus on quality travel experiences, including travel that emphasizes the slow, experiential, and mindful, I am highlighting off-the-beaten-path choices for…
The Best Place to See Caravaggio in Rome
You may know that when I write about traveling to see art, it’s usually about the Italian Renaissance. This time I’m sticking with Italy…
Dream Life vs. Real Life
“Dream Life vs. Real Life” or “Why I Won’t Quit My Job”… I’m going to turn 40 later this year. My 30s flew by….
Quality Travel: How? Part 2
This post is part of my on-going series about quality travel. Find out what it is and why it’s important, and if you missed…
Quality Travel: How? Part 1
This is the second post in an on-going series about quality travel: mindful, responsible travel that results in a more quality travel experience for…
Reasons for Sustainable Travel
In 2012, I had the opportunity to take part in a fascinating discussion on the reasons for sustainable travel, first online and then in…
Where to See the Beginning of the Renaissance
A recent conversation about art beginnings immediately brought me to the beginning of the Renaissance, which is, many would argue, also the beginning of…